I usually just buy cheapo cables on eBay, usually 6-10 at a time. They get lost and/or destroyed too easily to waste money on good ones.Def
Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on December 05, 2016, 06:46:17 PMI usually just buy cheapo cables on eBay, usually 6-10 at a time. They get lost and/or destroyed too easily to waste money on good ones.DefI made a test once, I could draw 1.5~2Amps from a good 1.5m Samsung cable (that was given with their fast charging travel adapter ), with same wall adapter, only 500mA with a cheap USB cableYou can get cheap ones, but at least make sure they have a large gauge (low AWG number)This blog post explains it quite well (and much better than I would): http://goughlui.com/2014/10/01/usb-cable-resistance-why-your-phonetablet-might-be-charging-slow/
Cheap cable = thin wire = high resistance = slow charging & easy to break.
Resistance is futile
also really digging this usb3.0 hub: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Anker-AH430-4-Port-Compact-Aluminum/dp/B00INMS8VK
Quote from: Whoey on December 12, 2016, 04:00:39 PMalso really digging this usb3.0 hub: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Anker-AH430-4-Port-Compact-Aluminum/dp/B00INMS8VKNow that looks good. I think I'll treat myself to one of those for work. We are getting new computers in the new year and mine is a laptop with only 2 usb ports on it, the rest are on the docking station at the back so it will come in handy, and look cool on my desk to.
Anker should be pretty good. I just got an anker battery for my note 4 and it seems better than the samsung original, and comes with 18 month warranty.It's just a shame some of the ones in that pack are so short.
They do seem to charge notably faster than before, using the same adapters. Also the micro usb jack end is very snug and stays plugged in tightly so far in all devices. Also they each have their own velcro like ties to help keep them tidy when not in use.